Voters in Columbia and Boone County have approved local use tax ballot measures. The vote was closer in the county, with 15,278 in favor and 13,157 against. Supporters of the measure say Boone is the last county among its contiguous counties to approve a use tax, which is a sales tax on online sales. Former …
Columbia voters approve park sales tax extension; voter turnout is 11 percent
A park sales tax extension ballot measure has been overwhelmingly approved by Columbia voters. Tuesday’s vote total was 7,202 in favor, with 1,760 opposed. The one-eighth cent park sales tax extension proposal required a simple majority for passage. Columbia Parks and Recreation says the extension will generate $31-million over ten years. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon says …